Short answer: the Oontz Angle 3, if you are buying new. The JBL Flip 5 ranks higher than it (#70 vs #146 of 150 medium speakers, 3.3/5 vs 2.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Oontz Angle 3 is still sold new at $28.
What the JBL Flip 5 does well: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
What the Oontz Angle 3 does well: At 580 g, Oontz Angle 3 combines 2x precision acoustic drivers + 1x passive bass radiator with Bluetooth and aux. The catch: Bass is limited by its 138Hz specification.
Buy the Oontz Angle 3 new; the JBL Flip 5 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 5 | Oontz Angle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.97 Discontinued | $28 |
| Ranked | #70 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #146 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | 138Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (540 g) | 1.3 lbs (580 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm fullrange | 2x precision acoustic drivers + 1x passive bass radiator |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) | 5.3” x 2.6” x 2.8” (133.4 x 66 x 71.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 12W |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| App | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Flip 5: $64.97 Discontinued Amazon eBay
Newer model: the JBL Flip 7, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5.
Pros: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. Charges via USB-C, topping off in about 2.5 hours. IP67 rated. Measured bass extension of 59Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass. Piercing sound when turned up. Peaky lower treble at higher volumes. Discontinued.
Full JBL Flip 5 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm fullrange |
| EQ | Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (540 g) |
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Oontz Angle 3: $28 Amazon eBay
Pros: At 580 g, Oontz Angle 3 combines 2x precision acoustic drivers + 1x passive bass radiator with Bluetooth and aux. Claimed 14 hours (manufacturer specified) battery life, ipx5 protection, up to 89db and single-box playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 138Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its 138Hz specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment.
Full Oontz Angle 3 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 12W |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 138Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.3” x 2.6” x 2.8” (133.4 x 66 x 71.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x precision acoustic drivers + 1x passive bass radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (580 g) |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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